Florida Gators defensive coordinator turns down Cincinnati Bengals

CINCINNATI, OH - DECEMBER 16: Derek Carr #4 of the Oakland Raiders attempts to run the ball past Geno Atkins #97 of the Cincinnati Bengals during the fourth quarter at Paul Brown Stadium on December 16, 2018 in Cincinnati, Ohio. Oakland defeated Cincinnati 30-16. (Photo by John Grieshop/Getty Images)

— The Cincinnati Bengals are still searching for a defensive coordinator.

University of Florida defensive coordinator Todd Grantham has pulled himself out consideration, according to multiple reports.

The team is zeroing on University of Florida defensive coordinator Todd Grantham, according to Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network.

Sources: The #Bengals have narrowed their defensive coordinator search to focus on #Florida DC Todd Grantham, and he’s back in the building this morning. The only question is, can the #Bengals and new coach Zac Taylor pull him away from UF.

Grantham, 52, has 11 years of NFL experience, including three seasons (2005-07) as the Browns defensive coordinator. He’s spent the last nine seasons as a defensive coordinator in college, including last season at the University of Florida.